By June Mathews You’ve heard it before: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” But that hasn’t prevented unscrupulous individuals from generating huge profits with too-good-to-be-true scams specifically geared toward older Americans. The last generation to do business on the strength of a handshake, today’s seniors are often more trusting of others and easier to … [Read more...]
Safe Travels: Plan Ahead, Pay Attention to Avoid Threats of Crime and Terrorism While Traveling
By Doug Wilson Spring break is arriving for schools and universities in the U.S., and that ushers in a lot of international travel. This time of year, school groups, travel groups, church groups and individual adventurers make their final preparations for spring, summer and fall travel. Along with these plans, it is more important than ever for travelers to learn and … [Read more...]
Spring Break Staycation
If you’ve decided to spend your Spring Break in Birmingham next week, here’s a few ideas to help you and your kids make the most of it:BIRMINGHAM ZOO You can’t go wrong spending the day at the zoo and with seasonal favorites such as the Predator Zone, Children’s Splash Pads, Schaeffer Eye Center Wildlife Shows, train rides, carousel rides, and more there’s something … [Read more...]
Ready To Roll: Homewood’s Lucky Cat Puts a New Spin on Ice Cream
By Donna Cornelius There’s a cool new kid on the block in Homewood. Feb. 3 was the official start date for Lucky Cat Rolled Creams, an ice cream shop at 2908 18th St. South. The store actually opened two weeks before that with a “soft opening” that let owners Hannah and Greg Slamen give their place a test run. Thus, there was little fanfare – but there were plenty of … [Read more...]
Where Fashion and Nostalgia: Meet OTM Native Opening Cahaba Heights Boutique With Hometown Flair
By Sarah Kuper Beth Keplinger is fulfilling a lifetime dream by opening the ladies’ boutique Ryan Reeve in Cahaba Heights. The store will sell casual but sophisticated clothing for women of all ages at varying price points. While Keplinger has a knack for style and a heart for customer service, her dream of owning a boutique goes beyond clothes and shoes. Keplinger’s goal is … [Read more...]